FRESH & LOCAL at the Clarkesville Farmers Market, October 22
It’s hard to believe, but this Saturday will be the last market day of the 2016 season. And what a fantastic season it’s been. Good food. Good friends. Good for the Habersham community. Don’t miss...
View ArticleFriday Night Preview: Week 9 Top-10 Matchup at Granite Bowl on Tap
Chances are if you went to a football game last Friday night, you witnessed one of 14 blowouts among local contests. Only two games came down to the wire, with Union County holding on for a...
View ArticleNovember 9th prediction…
I voted this morning – simple, easy – I’m wearing my “I’m a Georgia Voter” sticker even as I type these words to you. Voting is such a privilege. Many people in this world do not have the opportunity...
View ArticleGinalea “Gina” Hoose Sutton
Ginalea “Gina” Hoose Sutton, age 41 of Alto, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016. Born in Utica, New York on October 24, 1974 she was the daughter of Eugene Walter and Celeste Chesebro Hoose. She...
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Logging truck wreck causes mess but no injuries
A driver escaped injury Friday morning when his logging truck overturned on Duncan Bridge Road/GA 384 in Habersham near the White County line. The Georgia State Patrol says Tim Armour lost control of...
View ArticlePaul Rice
Paul Rice, 92 of Clarkesville, Georgia died Friday October 7th, 2016. Mr. Rice, born in Missouri, was a Navy Veteran serving in the Galapagos Islands during WWII. Following the war, he moved to Homer,...
View ArticleHabersham’s Defense Superb in 9-0 Loss to Dacula & Local Scores
The defense held Dacula to only nine points, but the offense couldn’t find much traction in a 9-0 loss at the hands of Dacula. Despite the offensive struggles, the Raiders tallied 215 yards to 220 for...
View ArticleFire damages White County home
(Cleveland) – A White County home was heavily damaged by a fire Friday afternoon around 2 PM. The blaze was reported to 9-1-1 dispatch by a motorist passing at 2988 Lothridge Road. Several White...
View ArticleMack Couch
Mack Couch, age 89 of Clarkesville passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016. Complete obituary information will be announced by Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville. 706-754-6256 The post Mack Couch...
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TFS fishing club hosts tournament
The Tallulah Falls School Bass Fishing Club was back on the water again Oct. 8. TFS was the host school for the high school bass fishing event that launched from the megaramp at Lake Hartwell’s...
View ArticleMabel W. Edwards
Mabel W. Edwards age 96, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Whitfield Funeral Home & Crematory, North Chapel, Demorest, Georgia....
View ArticleFirst Frost Advisory of season is here
The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for the North Carolina mountains and adjacent foothills, including Rabun County, Georgia. The advisory is in effect from midnight until 9 a.m....
View ArticleTruett Coach SHEPARD NAMED 2016-17 AAC COACH OF CHARACTER
Truett McConnell’s Jenni Shepard was named the 2016-17 AAC Coach of Character as announced Monday afternoon. In addition to serving as head softball coach, Shepard serves as Associate Athletic...
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Tallulah Falls names Indians of the Week
Tallulah Falls School coaches have named their Indian Athletes of the Week for Oct. 10-15. UPPER SCHOOL BOY Sophomore Ajani McIntosh of Sylva, NC was selected by varsity soccer coach Jonathan Roberts...
View ArticleWalter J. Vaughn
Walter J. Vaughn, age 70 of Demorest passed away October 22, 2016 at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville. 706-754-6256. The post...
View ArticleJack Reacher: Never Go Back
I don’t know how successful it must’ve been for the original Jack Reacher to be in order to warrant a sequel and I’m not sure the first one was entirely justified, but here we are with the sequel...
View ArticleCalled Demorest City Council meeting Tuesday
The Demorest City Council will hold a special called meeting during its regularly scheduled work session on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016. The agenda includes approval of the amended ordinance for the...
View ArticleSouth Habersham Middle School announces 2016-17 Archery Team
Congratulations to the following students for making the 2016-17 SHMS Archery Team! They are, pictured (l-r): Ravyn Hightower, Eli Grizzle, Justin Hernandez, Brianne Lee, Gabe Blackburn, Jaylin...
View ArticleNHMS September Top Cats
North Habersham Middle School has named its Top Cats for September. These students were selected by their teachers for hard work, positive attitude, and showing kindness to others. They are pictured...
View ArticleFive Piedmont Athletes Earns USA South Athlete of the Week Honors
The USA South Athletic Conference has released the seventh Player of the Week listing for the fall with five Piedmont athletes earning awards this week. Both soccer programs were represented as NATHAN...
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